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How to Speed Up Getting Citizenship

I am an Asylee based greencard holder and residence since jan. 2010. My wife's citizenship is in process. she will get her citizenship based on Immig. greencard. I have two daughter, and both were born here in california. i will also get my undergraduate degree in a year.

I know that one should wait for 5 years and then apply for citizenship. My question is if there are any ways to speed up my citizenship and get it earlier.

Re: How to Speed Up Getting Citizenship

From what you have told us, you have already been a permanent resident for more than two years such that the qualification for the three year rule that would follow your wife's naturalization wouldn't shorten the waiting period - you will have been married to a U.S. citizen for less than three years at the time your five year waiting period is up.

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